If you want to simplify your fly selection in the spring, a good tandem to fish is a Pheasant Tail and a Hare’s Ear. The former mimics a swimming nymph (e.g., a BWO) and the latter can represent a clinger nymph (e.g., a March Brown), both of which are very common in the drift in
Where to Go When You Need a Fix
It was the same tired, tawdry pick-up line that I’d used many times before without success. But when you are new in town and really need some action, you never stop trying. The object of my interest had deep brown eyes, a husky voice, and a three day beard. “I’ve just moved to the area
‘Shu Fest
It’s a good day when you fish until dark. It’s a great day when you do that and come home smelling of a wood fire, grilled burgers and hot dogs, and rye whiskey. We received some mixed news a few weeks ago: our blog colleague, Ashu Rao, will be moving out-of-state for a very sweet
Turning the Corner
We are still in the grips of winter with cold snaps, shelf ice and sleepy fish. But after not fishing for a few weeks and being at home nearly all the time, I decided to think less about Saturday’s weather forecast and just go for it. It was fishin’ time! It was a lot